Giannis Antetokounmpo captured his first MVP, Luka Doncic was named top rookie and Lou Williams won his third Sixth Man award. Who else took home the hardware?
Note: Six of the awards are voted on by the media: MVP, Coach of the Year, Rookie of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year, Sixth Man award and Most Improved Player. Other awards include Executive of the Year (voted on by the league's executives), Twyman-Stokes Teammate of the Year (voted on by the players), NBA Sportsmanship Award (voted on by the players), the NBA Cares Community Assist Award (voted on by fans and a panel of judges), the Lifetime Achievement Award, the NBA Hustle Award and the Sager Strong Award.
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Most Valuable Player: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bucks
Stats & Info: Giannis Antetokounmpo is the second Bucks player to win the NBA MVP award, joining Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, who won it three times. Antetokounmpo is the third-youngest player to win MVP over the past 40 seasons, trailing only Derrick Rose and LeBron James, and he ties Steve Nash for the lowest-drafted MVP in the lottery era (15th overall pick).
Other finalists:
Paul George, Oklahoma City Thunder
James Harden, Houston Rockets
Giannis got emotional as he paid tribute to his family while accepting the #KiaMVP trophy. ?#NBAAwards pic.twitter.com/T8p5XH73cZ
— NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) June 25, 2019
Just a kid from Sepolia.
Who came to Milwaukee.
And became the MVP!!
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) June 25, 2019
#NBAAwards pic.twitter.com/wHxErFbOZ7
My man....M.V.P. Greatness. ???? Next up: Championship. #MambaMentality https://t.co/dhZTFI1Aam
— Kobe Bryant (@kobebryant) June 25, 2019
Kobe challenged Giannis to win NBA MVP in 2017.
Nearly two years later, he answered the call ? pic.twitter.com/hiB8ovhzWH
— ESPN (@espn) June 25, 2019
Giannis had #NBATwitter on FIRE!! #NBAAwards pic.twitter.com/KEeGy7GoX5
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) June 25, 2019
Watching @Giannis_An34 play and listening to him speak after winning #NBAMVP makes me very proud to be a @Bucks fan. Absolute class act and a great representation of our team, the city of Milwaukee and our great state. Congrats buddy #youdeserveit #class #finalsmvpnext
— Aaron Rodgers (@AaronRodgers12) June 25, 2019
MVP.
Congratulations, @Giannis_An34! pic.twitter.com/531IhN4PIe
— Green Bay Packers (@packers) June 25, 2019
The #KiaMVP trophy belongs to the Greek Freak. ? pic.twitter.com/HwVrYASX9V
— Shaqtin' a Fool (@shaqtin) June 25, 2019
MVP first place votes: Giannis Antetokounmpo 78, James Harden 23 pic.twitter.com/hJydZu4pao
— Tim MacMahon (@espn_macmahon) June 25, 2019
Congrats to the new MVP, but we respectfully disagree.
? @JHarden13 ⤵️
✔️ Finished Top 2 in MVP voting 4 out of the last 5 seasons
✔ 1st player in NBA history to avg at least 35.0ppg & 7.0apg in a single season
✔ Scored 40+ pts 28 times this season, 50+ 9 times & 60+ twice pic.twitter.com/UMmHARlNxg
— Houston Rockets (@HoustonRockets) June 25, 2019
Harden got robbed... 36 ppg smh ??♂️ Congrats to Giannis tho he's a beast ??
— Carlos Correa (@TeamCJCorrea) June 25, 2019
Defensive Player of the Year: Rudy Gobert, Jazz
Stats & Info: After winning the award in 2017-18, Rudy Gobert is the first player to win Defensive Player of the Year in consecutive seasons since Kawhi Leonard in 2014-15 and 2015-16. Before that, it was Dwight Howard in three straight seasons from 2008 to 2011.
Other finalists:
Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee Bucks
Paul George, Oklahoma City Thunder
? @rudygobert27 of the @utahjazz wins the 2018-19 Defensive Player of the Year... winning for the second consecutive season! #KiaDPOY #NBAAwards pic.twitter.com/rZBCIItC0Q
— NBA (@NBA) June 25, 2019
Yessssirrrrrrr!!!!! Congrats big fella ???????????? https://t.co/p5xq1OK771
— Donovan Mitchell (@spidadmitchell) June 25, 2019
E N C O R E#KiaDPOY | #TakeNote pic.twitter.com/bvI0IK1kD1
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) June 25, 2019
Coach of the Year: Mike Budenholzer, Bucks
Stats & Info: In the 2018-19 season, Mike Budenholzer became the seventh head coach in NBA history to win at least 60 games in a season with multiple franchises, joining Pat Riley (three times), Phil Jackson, K.C. Jones, Mike D'Antoni, Don Nelson and Rick Adelman.
Other finalists:
Michael Malone, Denver Nuggets
Doc Rivers, LA Clippers
The @Bucks' Mike Budenholzer accepts the 2018-19 Coach of the Year trophy! ? pic.twitter.com/0f4hcaJKy8
— NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) June 25, 2019
Congratulations Coach Bud on being named Coach of the Year!! #NBAAwards pic.twitter.com/k4rGAEmuEd
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) June 25, 2019
Sixth Man of the Year: Lou Williams, Clippers
Stats & Info: Lou Williams is the second player to win Sixth Man of the Year three times, joining Jamal Crawford. Williams joins Kevin McHale and Detlef Schrempf as the only players to win the award in consecutive seasons.
Other finalists:
Montrezl Harrell, LA Clippers
Domantas Sabonis, Indiana Pacers
"You can never have too many of these, right?" ?@TeamLou23 accepts the 2018-19 #KiaSixth trophy at the #NBAAwards! pic.twitter.com/rSBqBVZMLV
— NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) June 25, 2019
Lou Williams of House Clippers
First of his Name
Getter of Buckets
Underground GOAT#KiaSixth Man of the Year??? @TeamLou23 pic.twitter.com/wmXeZcD4gK
— LA Clippers (@LAClippers) June 25, 2019
.@TeamLou23 with his third 6th Man of the Year award ?
- Most career points off the bench (11,375)
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) June 25, 2019
- Most career 30-point games off the bench (29)
- Most 40-point games off the bench (5) pic.twitter.com/FAhpxCXhk7
Congrats @TeamLou23 ! ??
— ? Jamal Crawford (@JCrossover) June 25, 2019
Should we just call this the Lou Williams/Jamal Crawford Award and be done with it?
— David Aldridge (@davidaldridgedc) June 25, 2019
Most Improved Player: Pascal Siakam, Raptors
Stats & Info: Pascal Siakam increased his points-per-game average by 9.7 points in 2018-19, most by any player to play at least 40 games in each season. Siakam held opponents to 39.4 percent as the closest defender during the 2018-19 season, lowest by any player to face at least 500 shots, per Second Spectrum tracking. He is also the first Raptors player to win the award.
Other finalists:
De'Aaron Fox, Sacramento Kings
D'Angelo Russell, Brooklyn Nets
"I'm just blessed to be able to make this dream become a reality." ?@pskills43 accepts his #KiaMIP award at the #NBAAwards. pic.twitter.com/rIxofpv8up
— NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) June 25, 2019
Earned Not Given.
Congrats, @pskills43! #WeTheNorth pic.twitter.com/ZmZwdnOXNG
— Toronto Raptors (@Raptors) June 25, 2019
Rookie of the Year: Luka Doncic, Mavericks
Stats & Info: Luka Doncic is the second Mavericks player in franchise history to win Rookie of the Year, joining Jason Kidd, who shared the award with Grant Hill in 1994-95. Doncic was the fifth rookie to average 20+ points, 5+ assists and 5+ rebounds in a season -- all five won the ROY award.
Other finalists:
Deandre Ayton, Phoenix Suns
Trae Young, Atlanta Hawks
.@luka7doncic accepts the 2018-19 #KiaROY trophy! ? pic.twitter.com/en47XUGv4S
— NBA TV (@NBATV) June 25, 2019
My guy!!! Well deserved https://t.co/fOhc9lDiJF
— Dirk Nowitzki (@swish41) June 25, 2019
— Royce Young (@royceyoung) June 25, 2019
That Rookie of the Year feeling ? pic.twitter.com/iP5olnUe45
— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) June 25, 2019
Sager Strong Award: Robin Roberts
.@RobinRoberts is Sager Strong. ?#NBAAwards pic.twitter.com/yWKQsVToHI
— NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) June 25, 2019
"Make your mess your message." @RobinRoberts shares an inspirational message as she accepts the 2019 Sager Strong Award. #NBAAwards pic.twitter.com/Sb8BBJpZZa
— NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) June 25, 2019
Robin Roberts: "You always walked away from Craig with a smile on your face...and a drink in your hand." Amen.#SagerStrong
— Rachel Nichols (@Rachel__Nichols) June 25, 2019
That @RobinRoberts tribute was amazing - keep fighting Robin! #SagerStrong
— Daryl Morey (@dmorey) June 25, 2019
Congrats to our friend @RobinRoberts on her Sager Strong Award. #NBAAwards pic.twitter.com/r6G9VZTs65
— Franklin (@SixersFranklin) June 25, 2019
Lifetime Achievement: Larry Bird and Magic Johnson
Larry Bird and Magic Johnson reminisce on their historic careers as they accept the 2019 Lifetime Achievement Award! #NBAAwards pic.twitter.com/AqPPH1RRUh
— NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) June 25, 2019
Congratulations to Larry Bird and Magic Johnson on receiving the 2019 Lifetime Achievement Award! #NBAAwards pic.twitter.com/hitiahqgFA
— NBA (@NBA) June 25, 2019
3x NBA MVP
3x NBA Finals MVP
5x NBA Champion
12x NBA All-Star
Olympic Gold MedalistA resume deserving of the @nba Lifetime Achievement Award. Congrats, @MagicJohnson! #NBAAwards pic.twitter.com/W22EEOdWnW
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) June 25, 2019
Congratulations Larry ?☘️ pic.twitter.com/H5ZxKmBUGA
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) June 25, 2019
What would it look like if Magic and Larry played today? Maybe something like this. ?#NBAAwards pic.twitter.com/ZtZXr68ebK
— NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) June 25, 2019
More NBA awards
Twyman-Stokes Teammate of the Year Winner: Mike Conley
NBA Sportsmanship Award Winner: Mike Conley
NBA Cares Community Assist Award Winner: Bradley Beal
Executive of the Year Winner: Jon Horst, Milwaukee Bucks GM
Hustle Award Winner: Marcus Smart
NBA Moment of the Year: Derrick Rose's career-high 50 points (Oct. 31)
D-Rose's 50-point game is the Moment of the Year.
His emotional interview afterwards was unforgettable ? #NBAAwards pic.twitter.com/eNQH4rO3Q3
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) June 25, 2019
The stars hit the red carpet
"If I don't win MVP, I'll be back next year." - @Giannis_An34 #NBAAwards pic.twitter.com/rAGiX63rZ5
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) June 25, 2019
.@ALaForce caught up with Adam Silver on the Red Carpet before the 2019 #NBAAwards at 9pm ET on TNT! ? pic.twitter.com/bpdSdlvuoo
— NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) June 25, 2019
.@TheTraeYoung shares why he believes he's this season's #KiaROY. ?
The #NBAAwards - 9pm ET on TNT! pic.twitter.com/8bwM5j4Dxf
— NBA TV (@NBATV) June 25, 2019
?IN THE BUILDING?#NBAAwards pic.twitter.com/XKcp3Gz0eY
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) June 25, 2019
"Giannis has nothing but a positive future for them." @kaj33 talks Bucks at the #NBAAwards: pic.twitter.com/jFhXrzpryH
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) June 25, 2019
.@RobinRoberts joins @TaylorRooks and @TONYROCK to explain why being the recipient of the Sager Strong Award is so meaningful to her. ?
Catch the #NBAAwards - 9pm ET on TNT! pic.twitter.com/o3PMNgaYHC
— NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) June 25, 2019
We have our first @SHAQ photo-bomb of the night! ??
Catch the #NBAAwards Red Carpet LIVE show // NEXT on NBA TV! pic.twitter.com/kopm4KsKAv
— NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) June 24, 2019
.@ALaForce caught up with @luka7doncic in L.A. as he reflected on his stellar rookie season! #NBAAwards Red Carpet LIVE show starts at 8pm ET on NBA TV! pic.twitter.com/Ujz5BaMSjt
— NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) June 24, 2019
"You got the city on fire." ✊
Jaren Jackson Jr. talks Ja Morant & more with @ALaForce ahead of tonight's #NBAAwards on TNT! pic.twitter.com/dpTOpOGJiV
— NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) June 25, 2019
"I'm just trying to soak it all in."
From being drafted by the @nyknicks to the #NBAAwards red carpet, @RjBarrett6 has had a wild week! Tune-in - 9pm ET on TNT! pic.twitter.com/dxPtORs7MV
— NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) June 25, 2019
#KiaROY finalist @DeandreAyton makes his way through the red carpet! #NBATwitter#NBAAwards • 9:00pm/et @NBAonTNT pic.twitter.com/SOXpsHxxq4
— NBA (@NBA) June 25, 2019
Looking sharp, @MuggsyBogues! #NBAAwards #NBATwitter pic.twitter.com/FASjfeKtaP
— NBA (@NBA) June 25, 2019
Award show fresh ?@pskills43 | #WeTheNorth pic.twitter.com/wizcYONYxa
— Toronto Raptors (@Raptors) June 24, 2019
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